2022 Hawaii gubernatorial election
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The 2022 Hawaii gubernatorial election will take place on November 8, 2022, to elect the governor of Hawaii. Incumbent Democratic Governor David Ige is term-limited and therefore ineligible to run for a third term.
Democratic primary
Governor
Candidates
Declared
- Kirk Caldwell, former Mayor of Honolulu (2013–2021) and former state representative (2002–2008)[1][2][3]
- Vicky Cayetano, former First Lady of Hawaii (1997–2002) and wife to former Governor Ben Cayetano[4][5][6]
- Josh Green, Lieutenant Governor of Hawaii (2018–present) and former state senator (2008–2018)[1][2]
- Richard Kim, Dental surgeon, Singer and Songwriter, Activist.
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Filed paperwork
- Richard Kim, Doctor of Dental Surgery, musician, and activist[8]
http://www.richardkimhawaii.com/ https://www.facebook.com/RichardKimHawaii/
- Clyde McClain Lewman[8]
Publicly expressed interest
- Kai Kahele, U.S. Representative for Hawaii's 2nd congressional district (2021–present)[9][10]
- Colleen Hanabusa, former U.S. Representative for Hawaii's 1st congressional district (2011–2015, 2016–2019), candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2014, candidate for governor in 2018, and candidate for Mayor of Honolulu in 2020[11]
Potential
- Donovan Dela Cruz, state senator (2011–present)[1][2]
- Beth Fukumoto, former Minority Leader of the Hawaii House of Representatives (2014–2017) and former state representative (2013–2018)[12]
- Tulsi Gabbard, former U.S. Representative for Hawaii's 2nd congressional district (2013–2021) and candidate for President of the United States in 2020[13]
- Sharon Har, state representative (2007–present)[14]
Endorsements
Kirk Caldwell
- Individual
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[b] |
Margin of error |
Kirk Caldwell |
Vicky Cayetano |
Josh Green |
Kai Kahele |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Policy Polling (D)[A] | February 8–9, 2022 | 644 (LV) | ± 3.9% | 5% | 10% | 46% | 14% | 25% |
| – | 10% | 48% | 17% | 25% | ||||
| Mason-Dixon | January 24–28, 2022 | 320 (LV) | ± 5.6% | 11% | 8% | 58% | – | 23% |
| Public Policy Polling (D)[A] | November 5–6, 2021 | 600 (LV) | ± 4.0% | 7% | 14% | 51% | – | 28% |
| – | 21% | 58% | – | – |
Lieutenant Governor
Candidates
Declared
- Keith Amemiya, business executive and candidate for Mayor of Honolulu in 2020[16]
- Ikaika Anderson, former member (2009–2020) and chair (2019–2020) of the Honolulu City Council[17]
- Sylvia Luke, state representative (1999–present) and House Finance Committee chair (2013–present)[18][19]
- Sherry Menor-McNamara, president and CEO of Chamber of Commerce Hawaii (2013–present)[20]
- Jill Tokuda, former state senator (2006–2018) and candidate for lieutenant governor in 2018[21]
Democratic candidates[a]
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Filed paperwork
- Daniel H. Cunningham, independent candidate for governor in 2002 and 2010[8]
- Sam Puletasi, candidate for lieutenant governor in 2014 and for Hawaii's 1st congressional district in 2016 and 2018[8]
Publicly expressed interest
- Kym Pine, former state representative, former Honolulu City Councilmember, and candidate for Mayor of Honolulu in 2020[22]
- Scott Saiki, Speaker of the Hawaii House of Representatives[22]
Potential
- Donovan Dela Cruz, state senator[22]
Declined
- Sergio Alcubilla, attorney and former director of external relations, Legal Aid Society of Hawaii (running for Hawaii's 1st congressional district)[23]
- Joey Manahan, Honolulu City Councilmember (2013–2021) and former state representative (2007–2013)[24][25]
Endorsements
Ikaika Anderson
- Individuals
- Neil Abercrombie, former governor of Hawaii[26]
- Ann Kobayashi, former Honolulu city councilmember and chair[26]
- Tommy Waters, Honolulu city councilmember and chair[26]
- Kumu Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu, Native Hawaiian scholar and advocate[26]
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[b] |
Margin of error |
Keith Amemiya |
Ikaika Anderson |
Sylvia Luke |
Sherry Menor-McNamara |
Jill Tokuda |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason-Dixon | January 24–28, 2022 | 320 (LV) | ± 5.6% | 8% | 9% | 3% | 7% | 13% | 60% |
Republican primary
Governor
Candidates
Declared
- Gary Cordery, businessman[27]
- Marissa Kerns, businesswoman and nominee for lieutenant governor in 2018[28][29]
- Lynn Barry Mariano, retired Army Officer and Civil Servant[30]
- Paul Morgan, business consultant and former member of the Hawaii Army National Guard[31][32]
- B.J. Penn, mixed martial arts and Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner and former UFC Champion[33]
- Heidi Tsuneyoshi, Honolulu City Councilmember[34]
Filed paperwork
- Wendell A. Elento[8]
- Harvey W. Eli[8]
- Keline-Kameyo Kahau, Aloha ʻĀina candidate for Hawaii House of Representatives in 2020 (also filed for Aloha ʻĀina primary)[8]
- Moses Paskowitz, realtor[8]
- Walter Woods[8]
Potential
- Peter Savio, businessperson and real estate developer[35]
Declined
- Andria Tupola, Honolulu City Councilmember (2021–present), former Minority Leader of the Hawaii House of Representatives (2017–2018), and nominee for governor in 2018[36]
Lieutenant Governor
Candidates
Filed paperwork
Libertarian primary
Governor
Candidates
Filed paperwork
- T. K. Hinshaw, pilot, skydiver, and businessman[8]
Lieutenant Governor
Candidates
Filed paperwork
- Michelle Rose Tippens, U.S. Army veteran, cannabis activist, and nominee for Hawaii's 2nd congressional district in 2020[8]
Aloha ʻĀina primary
Governor
Candidates
Filed paperwork
- Selina Blackwell, nonpartisan candidate for governor in 2018[8]
- Keline-Kameyo Kahau, candidate for Hawaii House of Representatives in 2020 (also filed for Republican primary)[8]
Nonpartisan primary
Governor
Candidates
Filed paperwork
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[37] | Solid D | March 4, 2022 |
| Inside Elections[38] | Solid D | March 4, 2022 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[39] | Safe D | January 26, 2022 |
| Politico[40] | Solid D | April 1, 2022 |
| RCP[41] | Safe D | January 10, 2022 |
Notes
- ^ a b c The images in this gallery are in the public domain or are otherwise free to use. This gallery should not be construed as a list of major or noteworthy candidates. If a candidate is not included in this gallery, it is only because there are no high-quality, copyright-free photographs of them available on the Internet.
- ^ a b Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear
- Partisan clients
- ^ a b This poll was sponsored by 314 Action, which endorsed Josh Green
References
- ^ a b c Nagaoka, Ashley (August 15, 2019). "Believe it or not, race to replace Gov. Ige is already taking shape". Hawaii News Now. Retrieved October 3, 2019.
- ^ a b c Blair, Chad (October 1, 2019). "Caldwell Schedules Campaign Fundraiser For Governor's Race". Honolulu Civil Beat. Retrieved October 3, 2019.
- ^ "Former Mayor Kirk Caldwell's gubernatorial campaign faces early fundraising challenge". news.yahoo.com. Retrieved September 10, 2021.
- ^ Dayton, Kevin (July 15, 2021). "Former First Lady Vicky Cayetano Is Mulling A Run For Governor". Honolulu Civil Beat.
- ^ "Former First Lady Vicky Cayetano Announces Run for Governor". Hawai'i Public Radio. August 31, 2021. Retrieved September 10, 2021.
- ^ "Vicky Cayetano launches Democratic gubernatorial campaign". news.yahoo.com. Retrieved September 10, 2021.
- ^ a b c "Candidate Filing System".
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s "2022 Office of Elections Filing Report". Hawaii Office of Elections. March 4, 2022. Retrieved March 11, 2022.
- ^ HNN Staff (January 27, 2022). "Is Kai Kahele planning to run for governor? He won't rule it out". Hawaii News Now. Retrieved January 27, 2022.
- ^ "Hawaii rep says he will 'reassess' political future amid calls to run for governor". January 27, 2022.
- ^ Wells, Dylan (December 22, 2020). "NEW: Former Rep. Colleen Hanabusa (D-HI 01) is not ruling out running for governor in 2022. Hanabusa left Congress in 2018 to run against incumbent Gov. David Ige (D), who cannot run in 2022 because of term limits. #HIGov #Hileg". National Journal. Retrieved December 22, 2020.
- ^ Coleman, J. Miles. "2022 Gubernatorial Races: A Baseline – Sabato's Crystal Ball". Retrieved June 11, 2021.
- ^ Fisher, Jessica (March 21, 2019). "7 Democratic party hopefuls who may have other ambitions". Medium.com. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
- ^ Morales, Manolo (February 26, 2021). "Police Report Disputes Rep. Sharon Har's Statement about DUI Arrest". KHON2. Retrieved June 5, 2021.
- ^ "Ige's New Campaign Ad Features Endorsement From Mayor Kim". Big Island Video News. July 28, 2018. Retrieved November 28, 2021.
- ^ Nakaso, Dan (November 7, 2021). "Keith Amemiya joins race for lieutenant governor". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Retrieved November 8, 2021.
- ^ "Ikaika Anderson Launches Campaign for Hawaii Lt. Governor". October 12, 2021.
- ^ Blair, Chad (October 24, 2021). "Hawaii Rep. Sylvia Luke Plans To Run For Lieutenant Governor". Honolulu Civil Beat. Retrieved October 27, 2021.
- ^ "State Rep. Sylvia Luke announces run for lieutenant governor".
- ^ Nakaso, Dan (November 3, 2021). "Chamber of Commerce Hawaii leader Sherry Menor-McNamara running for lieutenant governor". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Retrieved November 3, 2021.
- ^ "Former State Senator Jill Tokuda seeking to be Hawaiʻi's next lieutenant governor". October 7, 2021.
- ^ a b c "Chad Blair: Here's How Hawaii's Top 2022 Political Races Are Shaking Out". August 19, 2021.
- ^ https://www.sergio4hawaii.com/
- ^ Nakaso, Dan (October 13, 2021). "Race expanding for Hawaii's next lieutenant governor". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Retrieved November 3, 2021.
- ^ "Lee Cataluna: Candidates for LG May Find the Game Has Changed". October 13, 2021.
- ^ a b c d Ancheta, Dillon (October 12, 2021). "Former City Council chair criticized by constituent at Lt. Gov. campaign launch". Hawaii News Now. Retrieved December 5, 2021.
- ^ https://www.garycorderyforgovernor.com//
- ^ Coleman, J. Miles. "2022 Gubernatorial Races: A Baseline – Sabato's Crystal Ball". Retrieved June 11, 2021.
- ^ "Marissa Kerns for Governor – 2020 Republican Candidate for Governor – State of Hawaii". Retrieved June 11, 2021.
- ^ "Hawaii veteran joins governor's race on Republican ticket".
- ^ "Paul Morgan To Officially Announce His Candidacy for Hawai'i Governor". Retrieved September 9, 2021.
- ^ "Paul Morgan For Governor". Retrieved September 9, 2021.
- ^ "Wanting to eliminate mandates, UFC fighter BJ Penn eyes run for governor".
- ^ "City Councilmember Heidi Tsuneyoshi announces run for governor".
- ^ Richardson, Mahealani (January 6, 2022). "Businessman's potential gubernatorial run could shake up general election race". Hawaii News Now. Retrieved January 23, 2022.
- ^ "City Council Member Andria Tupola Will Not Run for Governor Next Year". August 5, 2021.
- ^ "2022 Governor Race Ratings". The Cook Political Report. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
- ^ "Gubernatorial Ratings". Inside Elections. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
- ^ "2022 Gubernatorial race ratings". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
- ^ "Hawaii Governor Race 2022". Politico. April 1, 2022.
- ^ "2022 Governor Races". RCP. January 10, 2022. Retrieved January 10, 2022.
External links
- Official campaign websites